GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC vs. FHF Gear EDC Pack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC
| Capacity | 21 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×29×14 cm |
| Airline fit | 94% |
| Price | $335 |
Feature by feature
| GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC | Feature | FHF Gear EDC Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| XPAC VX21 | ECOPAK 400 |
FHF Gear EDC Pack
| Capacity | 18 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×27×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $270 |
Key differences between the GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC and FHF Gear EDC Pack
- Sternum strap: No on the GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC; Removable on the FHF Gear EDC Pack.
- Main compartments: 3 on the GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC; 4 on the FHF Gear EDC Pack.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC; 1, side on the FHF Gear EDC Pack.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, laptop sleeve, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 178 accept both. 0 accept only the GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC, and 1 accept only the FHF Gear EDC Pack.
Only the FHF Gear EDC Pack fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC vs. FHF Gear EDC Pack: which should you pack?
The GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC carries 3L more than the FHF Gear EDC Pack (21L vs. 18L), while the FHF Gear EDC Pack is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the FHF Gear EDC Pack fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC; if you want to travel lighter, the FHF Gear EDC Pack is the better call.